In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to stereotomist Pat Moore about how he learned the ancient building technique of sterotomy from guild-trained French timber framers.
Patrick, Kiley, and Rob hear from listeners about DIY insulation vacs and AV gas for generators before taking questions on nasty crawlspaces, polished concrete floors, and hiring your first employee.
In this second installment of a two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Mike and Patrick discuss the perks and headaches of owning a small business, the future of plumbing and heating, and dealing with problem customers.
Patrick, Rob, and Brian hear from listeners about cool roofs and acoustics before taking questions on wall assemblies for basements, conditioning a woodshop, and air-sealing with liquid WRB.
Hear about the ups and downs on one builder's path to creating a sought-after company with a reputation for executing the highest quality work.
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to plumber Mike Lombardi about the perks and headaches of owning a small business, the future of plumbing and heating, and dealing with problem customers.
As part of FHB’s 40th Anniversary, regular listener Ian Schwandt interviews longtime FHB contributor John Carroll.
Hear about the challenges and rewards of being a builder focused on sustainable, resilient construction in a region of the country not traditionally known for energy-efficient homes.
In this two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to former FHB editor and carpenter Kevin Ireton about staying healthy, game-changing tools, and the direction of American housing.
Rob, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about sturdy fences and clean energy before talking questions about long-lasting porches, upgrading flush doors, and increasing the span of a basement beam.
In this two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to former FHB editor and carpenter Kevin Ireton about staying healthy, game-changing tools, and the direction of American housing.
Matt, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about energy-integration experts and ICC lawsuits before taking questions on converting a hog barn into a music studio, reducing costs in a new build, and the effectiveness of indoor-air purifiers.
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine about Pretty Good Houses, good clients, and the virtues of trade work.
Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about power-grid efficiency and attic delta-Ts before taking questions about bad plumbers, bowed foundation walls, and boosting the energy performance of a brick cape.
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine about Pretty Good Houses, good clients, and the virtues of trade work.
Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about job-site safety and fence posts before taking questions about thermally broken slabs, construction training for Spanish speakers, and strengthening foundations in seismic zones.
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams about how paint colors get their names, how color trends emerge, and what comes after a decade of gray.
Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about cutting down doors and using hybrid trucks for power, before taking listener questions about matching new floors to existing stairs, heat-pump water heaters, and good books for builders.
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Sandra Hyde from the International Code Council about International Building Codes, the code process, and why code language is so hard to understand.
Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about storm windows and putting dishwashers in weird places before taking questions about insulating walls without sheathing, the best way to build a fence, and how to make cancelled basement windows watertight.
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder Fernando Pagés Ruiz about what’s wrong with American housing, making the switch from musician to home builder, and what it’s like to build outside the U.S.
GBA senior editor Kiley Jacques talks with architect Emily Mottram and builder Dejah Leger about the advantages of being a woman in the industry.
In this two-part, Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Twin-Cities carpenter Brian Campbell about being a more efficient carpenter, honing your skills, and finding interesting work.
Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about going all-electric and not messing up historic houses before taking listener questions about becoming a high-performance builder, fixing a leaky apartment, and planning a new home.
In this two-part, Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Twin-Cities carpenter Brian Campbell about being a more efficient carpenter, honing your skills, and finding interesting work.